Breweries throughout Connecticut and nearby breweries in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Signature Beer: Lupefied
Five second Description: Fantastic room with very good beer.
Why you should go: Two food trucks, this place has it all
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: A
Website: Bad Sons Brewing
409 Canal St, Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 578-4778
Signature Beer: 21.3, but try the Caribbean Queen
Five-second Description: Fantastic atmosphere in a reclaimed bolt factory with direct access from a rail trail. They now serve food made on premise!
Why you should go: Great place to relax and has whatever you are looking for in a brewery.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A
Last Reviewed June 30, 2019
Website: Kinseman Brewing Company
62 Music Vale Rd, Salem, CT 06420
Signature Beer: Alta India Pale Ale
Five-second Description: This is a barn transformed into a modern brewery. Plenty of room inside and out to relax. Might be the best beer in Connecticut. They added a drive through pickup that you can utilize from your phone and when we were there it was pretty busy.
Why you should go: Bring a blanket or chair and grab a great beer to relax with. It is a very popular place. They do need to work on getting a food truck there, meanwhile, you can bring your own.
My Rating
Beer: A
Setting: A-
Website: Fox Farm Brewery
Last Visited: June 12, 2022
This funky backyard brewery always had great beer and they sold the recipe and brand to 12 Percent which still brews great new versions.
47 Tartia Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 881-8045
Signature Beer: Severe Tire Damage IPA
Five-second Description: This is a home brewer that decided to build a bar in his back yard. The place is awesome with plenty of comfortable outdoor seating and a mini farm for the kids.
Why you should go: They have great beer and one of the most relaxing settings of any brewery I have been to. You feel like you are visiting old friends.
My Rating
Beer: A-
Setting: A
Website: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
283 Main Street, New Hartford CT 06057
(860) 238-7870
Signature Beer: Chelson Stout
Five second Description: Nice friendly setting with good quality brew. Located in a shopping center with character inside.
Why you should go: They are the only brewery in the area, but very near several vineyards.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B
Website: Brewery Legitimus
115 Hurley Road Building 9A, Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 262-6075
Signature Beer: Granola Brown Ale
Five second Description: It is all about the beer here and they have a great following that will tailgate in the parking lot. Also great food trucks.
Why you should go: They love to experiment, you can try 12 or more beers.
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B+
Website: Black Hog Brewing Company
First Visited: May 2017
168 Center St, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 426-1924
Signature Beer: VooDoo Hop Drop Double IPA
Five second Description: One of the cool indoor spaces in Connecticut. A lot of thought and creativity went into the design.
Why you should go: Great setting with a lot of space to spread out.
My Rating
Beer: B
Setting: A
Last reviewed: June 30, 2019
Website: Witchdoctor Brewing Company
2066 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 527-6223
Signature Beer: Double Bird IPA
Five second Description: Huge selection of beers in a business park setting.
Why you should go: They have a huge selection, their sampler has 12 beers! They also have a nice layout and open to the parking lot on nice days.
My Rating
Beer: B-
Setting: B
Website: Brass Works Brewing Company
357 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035
(860) OLD-BREW (653-2739)
Signature Beer: Copper Hill Kolsch
Five second Description: German style beer with plenty of fun and entertainment! They have a cool horse statue outside as well.
Why you should go: Need a bite to eat near the airport and some good German brew?
My Rating
Beer: B+
Setting: B-
Website: Cambridge House Brew Pub Great website!
This place was never much of a brewery, but I was surprised to see the restaurant closed.
45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-3663
Signature Beer: Not sure on this
Five-second Description: Nice place to grab some grub in Putnam, but they need to work on their beer and marketing. Pretty cool setting, it is an old railroad station and near a charming eclectic downtown.
Why you should go: Good food, neat setting and good guest beers on tap.
My Rating
Beer: C
Setting: B+
Website: The Crossing Brewpub (Yes it is Facebook)
